Legendary fairytale scribes Jake and Will Grimm are two brothers who travel around the Napoleonic countryside vanquishing monsters and demons in exchange for quick money. But when the French authorities figure out their scheme, the con men are forced to contend with a real magical curse when they enter an enchanted forest where young maidens keep disappearing under mysterious circumstance. Many of their renowned fairy tales including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel & Gretel are woven into the story as the Brothers Grimm are forced to confront all that their imaginations have brought to life.